Woodward argues against punitive damages in wrongful death suit
Louise Woodward, convicted of killing an eight month old in Massachusetts, petitions in federal court to bar automatic punitive damages. Her lawyers say the actions were not willful or reckless. Judge Zobel reduced the conviction to manslaughter and allowed her return to England. The Kap pen parents filed the civil suit in Newton, with the defendants seeking dismissal of punitive claims.
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Louise Woodward
Scientology charged in 1995 death case in Florida
Clearwater prosecutors charged the Church of Scientology on Friday with abuse or neglect of a disabled adult and unauthorized practice of medicine in the 1995 death of Lisa McPherson, 36, who died after 17 days under church care at Fort Harrison Hotel. Autopsy cited embolism from bed rest and dehydration as cause. Also noted, adoption lawyer James Shrubman released after federal charges of abducting a West Virginia infant.
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Clearwater
Bernie McCabe
Church
Lisa McPherson
Fort Harrison
James Shrubman
West Virginia
U.S. District Court
Shrubman
Ryan Zackery Stull
Bruceton Mills
W.va
Maryland
Tobacco deal near completion draws AG support
Leading tobacco firms and eight attorneys general near a 206 billion settlement ending decades of state lawsuits. The pact would fund state treasuries and curb advertising, banning billboards transit ads and Joe Camel. Public health groups split, with critics warning of price hikes and limited health gains if the deal falters or is approved.
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Treasuries
Joe Camel
Washington State
Christine Gregoire
Goire
New York
Washington
Peggy Rens
Bill Godshall
Food and Drug Administration
David Kessler
Mary Aronson
Freshman congressman Moore learns the ropes
Freshman Democrat Dennis Moore begins a weeklong orientation to Congress amid a leadership struggle and impeachment talk. He aims for a seat on the House Commerce Committee as colleagues weigh who leads the chamber while Snowbarger aids his transition. Moore notes the delay in business due to the looming judiciary actions and hopes leaders act promptly.
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Washington
Kansas
Dennis Moore
Congress
Dick Armey
Rex
Vince Snowbarger
Moore
Lee Terry
Dick Gephardt
White House
House Commerce Committee
Kansas City
Kan
Sprint Corp
GOP
Sam Brownback
Jerry Moran
Snowbarger
House Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
U.S
Stephanie Tubbs Jones
Ohio
Grace Napolitano
Russia drops plan to move space station orbit
NASA and Russian officials ended talks over altering the ISS orbit to approach Mir. The decision avoids added mission risk and technical complexity, with a Russian rocket and a NASA funded tug set to launch components from Kazakhistan, while Mir will be deorbited by next summer if funding holds.
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Center, HousTon
NASA
International Space Station
Mir
Space Station
Randy Brinkley
U.S
Brinkley
Kazakstan
Russian Space Agency
Pacific
Billy Joel explores hall of fame ahead of induction
Billy Joe toured the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland and learned he will be inducted next year, joining legends like Elvis and the Beatles. He spoke of the moment as overwhelming and surreal while reflecting on his 1970s and 80s hits.
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Billy Joe
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
Cleveland
Gund Arena
Joel
Phil Wilke Wire Report Compiles Regional Summary
Phil Wilke of W Wire Reports compiles a regional news digest highlighting local events, notable decisions, and community updates. The column aggregates brief items from multiple locales, offering concise notes on government actions, public services, and regional developments.
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